Durham County Cricket Club has renewed a three-year partnership with Newcastle law firm Muckle.

The deal will see the law firm sponsor the top flight club, with Muckle’s branding appearing across the Riverside Stadium, including the pavilion, perimeter advertising, and the hospitality area.

Muckle will also act as the Durham CCC’s sole legal adviser for the three-year period.

Welcoming the partnership, Durham chairman Sir Ian Botham said: “This is fantastic news that a leading North East business like Muckle has committed to support our club for a further three years. This is testament to the recent progress we have made off the field and the new direction and atmosphere we are beginning to create around the club.

“We are certainly looking forward to working with all our sponsors and new business partners and taking the club on its new journey.”

The independent law firm has worked with the cricket club over a number of seasons. Its sports team also advise the Caribbean Premier League.

Stephen McNicol, client and strategic development partner at Muckle, said: “We are delighted to continue our long term relationship with Durham CCC and by signing this new three-year partnership we are committing to the exciting new era for the club and the communities and businesses in the region it unites.

“The new business model and structure of the club has now been safeguarded and we are looking forward to working with everyone connected with the club and its supporters.”